Which of the Following Statements Concerning Fertilization Is False

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning fertilization is false?

• A) Fertilization restores the diploid chromosome number.
• B) Fertilization stimulates the initiation of development.
• C) Fertilization can determine the sex of the offspring.
• D) Fertilization permits the formation of gametes with new genetic combinations.
• E) In fertilization, a sperm fuses with an ovum to produce a zygote.

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